Richard Louv's anticipated new book, Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life, is out on April 12 and, in the days leading up to Earth Day, is sure to stimulate conversations about the "nature vitamin."
The best-selling author argues that it is no longer enough to strive for a sustainable future, we need to create our own naturefilled world, starting now. Earthwise Society provides opportunities for people to rediscover their connection with the natural world through volunteering at the Earthwise Garden and Farm in Boundary Bay.
On Wednesday, April 20 at 4 p.m., join Earthwise expert guides for a site tour and conversation about where to start. The tour is open to anyone interested in learning how to help create, sustain and enjoy nature with others at the three-acre Earthwise site.
The tour will point out how the diverse plantings of the Earthwise Garden increase biodiversity, support healthy pollinator populations, and provide habitat for owls, barn swallows, songbirds and frogs. Visitors will also take an inside look into the
operation of a small-scale organic farm that serves as learning ground for volunteers, apprentices, youth and a new generation of growers.
From retired professionals to young families, volunteers of all ages pitch in to plant, grow and share the earth's bounty. Discover scores of practical ways you can get involved and, in so doing, inspire other gardeners to make a small contribution to a nature-filled world.
The Earthwise Farm and Garden are at 6400-3rd Ave. Call 604-946-9828 or email [email protected].
